Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Whispering Willow |
| SKU | H0082 |
| Hex | #919C81 |
| RGB | 145, 156, 129 |
| HSL | 84°, 12%, 56% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Green |
About Hirshfield's Whispering Willow
Whispering Willow sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Whispering Willow is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Whispering Willow within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #919C81 in HSL space. Pair Whispering Willow with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Hirshfield's Whispering Willow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Whispering Willow from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Hirshfield's H0082 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Whispering Willow. The nearest is Green Onyx (SW 9128) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Onyx swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Behr's nearest match is Herbal Scent (ICC-76), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Willow without repainting risk. See the full Herbal Scent swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Whispering Willow
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Whispering Willow is Kennebunkport Green (HC-123). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Kennebunkport Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Kennebunkport Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Valspar's nearest match is Irish Paddock (5006-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.1 vs 31) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Willow without repainting risk. See the full Irish Paddock swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Whispering Willow
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Whispering Willow is Cavern Moss (PPG1124-5) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cavern Moss swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Whispering Willow
At Glidden, the closest color to Whispering Willow is Cavern Moss (PPG1124-5) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cavern Moss swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Whispering Willow
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Whispering Willow is Shaded Fern (327-4DB). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Shaded Fern and you'll get the same color. See the full Shaded Fern swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whispering Willow
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Whispering Willow — the nearest deck color, Hunters Pointe (HGSW 3264), is clearly different (ΔE 6.75). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0082 instead. See the full Hunters Pointe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Fresh Sod (DE5655), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Willow without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Sod swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Whispering Willow
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Whispering Willow is Garden Essential (JG-57) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Essential swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Whispering Willow — the nearest deck color, Green Stone (NO. 12), is clearly different (ΔE 8.19). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0082 instead. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Whispering Willow
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Whispering Willow is Willowbrook Manor (H082). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Willowbrook Manor and you'll get the same color. See the full Willowbrook Manor swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Whispering Willow
At Rodda, the closest color to Whispering Willow is Spring Green (CA172) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Green swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Whispering Willow
C2 Paint's nearest match is Taliesin (C2-699), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Willow without repainting risk. See the full Taliesin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Whispering Willow — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 5.45). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0082 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Whispering Willow — the nearest deck color, Bronson (BRONSON), is clearly different (ΔE 5.41). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0082 instead. See the full Bronson swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Whispering Willow — the nearest deck color, Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY), is clearly different (ΔE 8.32). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0082 instead. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Whispering Willow — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 14.13). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0082 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Whispering Willow — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 7.22). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0082 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Whispering Willow
Kompozit's nearest match is Lucky Day (0428), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Whispering Willow without repainting risk. See the full Lucky Day swatch →